Minimum Wage California 2024 July 4. Beginning january 1, 2024, the minimum wage rate for all hourly employees in california will be $16.00/hour, regardless of company size. Gavin newsom wants to delay its start date because of its cost.

Beginning january 1, 2024, the minimum wage rate for all hourly employees in california will be $16.00/hour, regardless of company size. This measure increases the minimum wage in california—currently, $15 per hour for businesses with 26 or more employees, and $14 per hour for smaller.